| People's Anti-Fascist Front | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 2020–present[1] |
| Motives | Kashmiri separatism |
| Active regions | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | Active |
| Opponents | |
| Battles and wars | Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir[1] |
| Designated as a terrorist group by |
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The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) is a militant terrorist organization[2][3][1] actively engaged in insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir, an ongoing armed conflict between Kashmiri separatist militants and Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir. PAFF was established in 2020 by Jaish-e-Mohammad or Lashkar-e-Taiba, two Pakistan-based Jihadist groups.[1][2]
The group is responsible for killing of civilians,[4][5] several government officials,[6][7][8][9] attacking Indian forces,[10][11][12] radicalizing youth for recruitment and training in handling guns, ammunition and explosives.[13]
- ^ a b c d "People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) - Jammu & Kashmir". Tracking Terrorism. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022.
- ^ a b "PAFF, a proxy of JeM, declared a terrorist organisation". The Hindu. 7 January 2023.
- ^ "List of Organisations Designated as 'Terrorist Organizations' under Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, India. 7 January 2023.
- ^ "PAFF twin suicide attacks in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir". Tracking Terrorism.
- ^ "People's Anti-Fascist Front claims responsibility for Rajouri attack". ABP News. 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Lashkar-e-Taiba's Indian offshoot, the People's Anti-Fascist Force (PAFF), has claimed responsibility for the killing of Jammu and Kashmir DGP (Prisons Department) Hemant Kumar Lohia". India Today. 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Terror outfit PAFF claims responsibility for killing Jammu and Kashmir Police's prison chief". WION. 4 October 2022.
- ^ "2 Policemen Killed In Terror Attack In Kashmir's Bandipora District". NDTV.com. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
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TRAC Nawa Kadalwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Jaish arm PAFF claims Poonch ambush". The Times of India. 26 April 2023.
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IT Rajouriwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Cite error: The named reference
TRAC Kakporawas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "PAFF, a proxy of JeM, declared a terrorist organisation". The Hindu. 7 January 2023.
Along with other organisations, the PAFF is indulging in the radicalisation of impressionable youth for recruitment and training in handling guns, ammunition and explosives. The group has also been involved in terrorism. It has committed and participated in various acts of terrorism in India, MHA said